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FEBRUARY 2021 PUBLISHER

Suzanne Schakett | suzanne.schakett@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

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For the Love of Art

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HAPPY FEBRUARY EVERYONE! My name is Savannah, and I am the Sales Support

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Coordinator here at Memorial Lifestyle Magazine. I am also Suzanne’s daughter and she asked me to share some thoughts this month in honor of our Arts Issue.

I am an artist and actor, first as a child and now by trade - so it probably comes as no surprise that this issue is especially close to my heart. As I write this, we find ourselves

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almost a year into quarantine. This time last year I was living in New York City – a senior majoring in musical theatre. I was performing regularly and attending the latest Broadway shows. I was taking for granted the expediency and ease of art. The world turned upside down overnight, and everything seemed to change.

As medical professionals rallied on the frontlines, art came to our rescue in new and different ways. The virtual world connected us and gave us a sense of a ‘new’ normalcy.

Art has managed to keep us grounded and sane (and even inspired!) through it all.

Now, with 20/20 hindsight, the one constant for me through all the ups and downs of life is the enduring value of art. Like an old familiar song, art offers us an escape, a reckoning, a clean slate.

I hope you’ll feel the love of art in this issue. From rising country star Parker McCollum,

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who will grab and hold your attention – I hope you feel uplifted by the artistry all around

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ativity bubbling under the surface in the world of the arts. Tap into this issue and enjoy!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2021 FEATURES 12 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide Styles Jewelers showcases Valentine’s Day gifts she’ll love.

14 Artists Leading

by Example Meet artists making a name for themselves and their community with the help of Fresh Arts.

16 Oh, Glow On Seismique, the art-fueled experiential museum features over 40 galleries bursting with light, color, sound and natural elements.

18 Parker McCollum – Living the Dream, from Houston to Nashville Talent, grit, and perseverance

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lead Parker McCollum to the National Spotlight.

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Artists Leading by Example MEET SIX LOCAL ARTISTS MAKING A NAME FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR COMMUNITY WITH THE HELP OF FRESH ARTS.

EMANUELEE “OUTSPOKEN BEAN”

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Emanuelee “Outspoken Bean” is a performance poet, writer, compassionate mentor, electric entertainer, and an educator. Bean travels the country performing his original works and inspiring creative minds. “Poetry is a lighthouse that is always there even when I am not looking for it or when I don’t realize that I am at sea.” outspokenbean.wordpress.com

Lori Yuill is an independent choreographer, performer, and teaching artist. Her work challenges audiences to

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look at dance in new ways and aims to create and connect to community through movement. “I make dances because I understand the world and myself through movement. Dance acts as a filter through which I view and process the world. My choreography experiments

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with the relationship between anatomy and space.

KIND OF ART, HOUSTON HAS IT. Everything from

Sometimes I take a close up look at one bone and how it

museums, graffiti parks, and a thriving theater district

can be moved through space.” loriyuill.com

are a part of the city’s diverse cultural environment.

The city also has a large community of emerging art-

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ists who keep the scene relevant and ever changing.

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Fresh Arts is a community-based organization that helps advance the careers of local artists. Located in Sawyer Yards, the non-profit offers developmental workshops, holds events that generate income for creatives, and hosts regular exhibitions.

The artists featured here represent the rich diversity Houston has offer. They work closely with Fresh Arts and participate as peer facilitators in a mentorship program called Artist INC Houston. For more information or to support Fresh Arts, visit fresharts.org.

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TAMI MOSCHIONI

Tami Moschioni is both an artist and an architect and has lived/worked for nearly two decades at her studio in the First Ward Cultural Arts District. Her personal art practice implements mixed media and emphasis on

Christopher Thomas began dancing and entertaining

color juxtaposition and color field theory in sculptural

at a young age and was featured in commercials start-

forms. “My public art practice is multi-disciplinary, and

ing at age eleven. He took a break during his teen years

I often collaborate with other Houston creatives to

to focus on sports and college, but Thomas returned

explore innovative materials and create interactive art.”

to his true love, dance, and in 2007 began traveling

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the world. He has visited 24 countries as a teacher, choreographer, and performer. Through corporate entertainment Thomas has performed alongside many

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popular performers. “God gave you a talent. Use it. That is your gift to the world.” chrisopherthomas.org

Dominique Røyem is the Music Director of the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra. An active guest conductor, she has worked with ensembles such as the Ukrainian State Orchestra, Plevin Philharmonic, Galveston Symphony, Moores Opera Center, Sugarland Opera, HBU Opera Theatre, and the Houston Civic Orchestra.

She has a Doctorate in Orchestral Conducting from the University of Houston Moores School of Music.

Dominique currently lectures at the Women’s Institute of Houston. dominiqueroyem.com DOMINIQUE RØYEM

EEPI CHAAD Eepi Chaad is a practicing multidisciplinary artist, advocate, and environmentalist who tells stories using textiles, fibers, metals, places, and people. Chaad’s work studies humanity’s relationship to both natural and built environments through time. Chaad believes

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“art is for every community and creativity is in every human.” esquaredpidesign.com CityLifestyle.com/Memorial

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OH, G LOW ON SEISMIQUE, A 40,000-SQUARE-FOOT ART-FUELED EXPERIENTIAL MUSEUM, OPENED IN WEST HOUSTON IN LATE DECEMBER. The 40-plus unique exhibits overflowing with dazzling displays of light generated by 9 million LEDs, color, sound, and natural elements are designed to capture the attention of a broad range of audiences.

The first-to-market arts and entertainment space features works from over two dozen established and emerging artists – many of whom are Texas-based – along with advanced technological elements like projection mapping, holograms, augmented reality, light mapping, motion tracking, gamification, and more.

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ARTICLE AMY BARNETT

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PA R K E R MC C OL LU M

LI V I NG THE DRE A M , F ROM HOUSTON TO NA SH V ILLE 18

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TALENT, GRIT, AND PERSEVERANCE LEAD PARKER MCCOLLUM TO THE NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT.

IN 2010, A SANDY-HAIRED KID WITH SIX STRINGS AND A DREAM SAT IN HIS BEDROOM IN CONROE, LEARNING TO WRITE SONGS AND HOPING TO FIND HIS VOICE. Parker McCollum, now 28 years old, will be the first to tell you that as a teenager he didn’t know if he had “what it takes” to be a country music star – but he was determined to find out.

“I told my mom that I wasn’t going to go to college but was going to try to do this and sign a major record deal one day. I don’t think she believed me – which looking back at the way I was at that age – there probably wasn’t a whole lot of confidence instilled in her by me,” laughed McCollum.

He admits that his friends at College Park High School in The Woodlands, where he graduated in 2011, were also a bit concerned when he quit playing football, basketball and baseball to have more time to play guitar.

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“Everyone thought I was crazy. I remember all my buddies were mad that I wasn’t playing sports and that I thought I could play country music… but they don’t think it’s crazy anymore,” he added.

After graduating from high school, McCollum made the move to Austin to immerse himself in the live music scene as he continued honing his craft. With an incomparable work ethic and a poet’s heart, others on the Texas Music Scene quickly recognized he had the formula for success and there was no stopping him. Since then, McCollum has taken the country music industry by storm, first building an unprecedented fan base of 200-thousand social media followers, selling out shows across the state and promoting his brand of honest country music with two highly acclaimed albums – “The Limestone Kid” which he released in 2015, followed by “Probably Wrong” in 2017. He also signed a management deal with Texas country music veteran Randy Rogers, who he credits for helping him realize his full potential.

“Randy is the one who made me write down my goals when I was afraid to admit how big I wanted our efforts to pay off,” he added.

Soon after, McCollum had his own tour bus, was playing across the country and sold out Billy Bob’s Texas – the world’s largest honky tonk – not once, but twice.

“My handprints are now on the wall at Billy Bob’s and that’s just unbelievable,” he said.

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In 2019, after touring full time for five years as an

said McCollum. “Sometimes I have to stop and say to

independent artist, McCollum’s grit and persever-

myself – you are doing exactly what you want to do.

ance, combined with great songs and an instantly

It’s the coolest thing that has happened to me so far.”

recognizable voice, brought his dreams to fruition.

In February of 2020 McCollum had more to cel-

He landed a major record deal with Universal

ebrate when he landed an opening spot on country

Music Group (UMG) under the MCA Records label.

superstar Miranda Lambert’s Wildcard Tour.

“It is literally a dream come true. And, what’s really

“The best part about that was my mom and dad

cool about it is I always wanted to sign a major deal

were at the last show at American Airlines Center

but have creative control. Thanks to the fan base we

in Dallas where I got to sing to a packed stadium.

have and because of the revenue we were generating

It almost makes me tear up talking about it. I just

as a band and as a business, I got what I wanted. I get

think they sleep better at night after seeing that,

to use the producer I want to use, write the songs I

especially after I’ve been on the road 5 or 6 years

want to write, and record the songs I want to record,”

now trying to get there,” he added.

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PARKER MCCOLLUM (CONTINUED)

“SOMETIMES I H AV E T O S T O P A N D S AY T O M Y S E L F – YO U A R E D O I N G E X AC T LY W H A T YO U WA N T T O D O .

IT’S THE COOLEST THING TH AT H A S H A PPE N ED T O ME S O FA R .”

This year he also got to check off his bucket list performing at the Ryman auditorium when he debuted his single “Pretty Heart” at the 2020 Country Radio Seminar.

“You go out and play your song that’s going to be on the radio. Reba was standing side stage; Keith Urban; Dierks Bentley; Carrie Underwood – they were all right there – shoulder to shoulder.

I never get nervous – never. I always just act like I’ve been there, but my heart was beating out of my chest. It was so surreal. I remember lying in bed that night and thinking – if you never get to do anything else – you did that.”

While the pandemic halted live shows for much of 2020, it meant McCollum could take some time to relax after years of nonstop touring. He’s found time to visit the family ranch, fish, work on his deer stand, and most importantly, get back to Conroe for frequent family visits.

“My mom is in Fort Worth and my dad is in Austin, but their brothers and sisters and everyone else in my family still live in Conroe. My

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grandparents still do too, so I get back all the time, even more so since the quarantine. Conroe has grown so much in the last ten years. When

“I always think I would have freaked out if

I was a kid it really had a small town feel and

anyone would have told me I would be doing

there wasn’t a ton of development, and now it’s

this. Yeah… 16 or 17-year-old Parker would have

just crazy,” he said. “I still love Conroe and will

probably called me a liar,” he said.

always hold it near and dear to my heart.”

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McCollum wrapped up 2020 with his first

McCollum often thinks about how the con-

Number 1 song on the national country music

versation would go if he could come home to

charts with “Pretty Heart” and is excited to start

Conroe, turn back the clock to 2010, and talk to

2021 by releasing his first full-length album on

the kid learning to sing in his bedroom.

MCA records.

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ARTICLE DR. JOHN C. MAXWELL IF SOMEONE WERE TO ASK YOU, “WHAT GETS YOU OUT OF BED IN THE MORNING?” how would

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you reply? Would you talk about your job or your family? Would you tell them about a dream you’re chasing or a goal you’re trying to meet?

What we give our lives to says a lot about who we are. For forty years now, I’ve gotten out of bed in the morning with one single focus: adding value to leaders

I’ve spent decades learning what it takes to trans-

who will multiply value to others.

form communities and countries, and with my

Because of that focus, I’ve authored over 80 books

writing partner, Rob Hoskins, have produced a

on relationships, equipping people, attitude, and lead-

book that offers step by step instruction on how

ership, all with the purpose of expanding my reach to

leaders—people who care to make a difference—

add value to leaders.

can produce transformation in their own backyard.

Four decades, dedicated to making better leaders.

It’s a book written for everyone—including you.

But now, as I enter into my fifth decade, my purpose

You are a potential catalyst for change in your

has expanded. I still get of bed with the goal of adding

community, no matter where you live, no matter

value to leaders who will multiply value to others, but

what you do. All it takes is your willingness to

there’s an even greater purpose behind it all.

step up as a leader. Harriet Tubman once said,

Transformation. I want to see our world transformed

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always

into one where every human being is encouraged and

remember, you have within you the strength, the

allowed to live to their full potential. Imagine what it would

patience, and the passion to reach for the stars

be like to live in a world where everyone—men, women,

and change the world.”

children—were equipped and empowered to live a life of deep purpose. We would truly see a transformed world.

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RENOWNED LEADERSHIP COACH DETAILS HOW CHANGE IN A COMMUNITY CAN START WITH ONE PERSON: YOU

If you dream of changing your community, or city, or country, you must not only dream, you must

That’s the message of my latest book, Change Your

also act. Many things in life just happen, but pos-

World: How Anyone, Anywhere Can Make a Difference.

itive change isn’t one of them. Changing anything

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in our world requires someone to be the catalyst.

Someone like you.

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Leaders like you become catalysts for change when they do three things: pick a problem to address, invite others to join them, and do what they can where they are.

1. Pick a Problem to Address A leader can never become a catalyst until he or she first takes ownership of the problem they wish to solve. You cannot rally people to a cause that you aren’t willing to own, especially these days; people know when a leader is being half-hearted, and they don’t respect it. When you pick a problem to solve or a cause to rally around, you must have conviction in order to succeed.

Over the years, I’ve learned that whenever I feel a sense of conviction about an issue, I need to start moving in the direction I believe I should go, even if I’m uncertain. Action creates ownership, and ownership creates credibility with people. And you need that credibility because transformation cannot be done by one person alone—we all need people to join us on the journey.

2. Invite Others to Join You When you’ve settled on the problem you want to tackle you should immediately begin looking for others to join you. In the book, Rob and I recommend starting with friends and family; you already have influence with them, and chances are you’re of like mind in many areas. Go to those family members who frequently ask you for advice or seek your opinion on personal matters, as you likely have greater influence with them.

To move beyond family, however, you’ll need to take a leap of faith and begin sharing your passion for solving the problem with other people. Passion attracts, and when people come to you with interest, don’t be afraid to ask them what they think or invite them to improve your ideas. Empowering people to help you creates a bond, and once that bond is established, you will quickly discover who you can truly work with and invite them to take action with you.

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3. Do What You Can Where You Are Action is the final step. It doesn’t have to be big or grand; it doesn’t even have to be guaranteed of success. Nothing happens in life until someone does something, and once you take your first step, the next step will come into focus. Remember that transformation is a process, not an event. It takes time and repeated action to bring about positive change. So focus on purpose, not perfection, and do what you know to do.

These three steps may seem too simple, but I assure you they work. The goal of all transformational movements is making things better however

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possible. Incremental change is better than the status quo; and when you’re truly committed to making your community a better place, you know that any improvement is a significant improvement.

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No matter what problems or challenges face your

and how to become a leader of transformation, then

community, you are the catalyst for change that can

I encourage you to pick up my book, Change Your

make all the difference. But you must choose to get

World, from your favorite bookstore or online retailer.

involved; transformation won’t choose you—you

If you’re concerned about making the world a better

must choose transformation.

place, then you know that now is the best time for leaders like us to make that dream a reality.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT HANSON'S ART & FRAMING, SERVING HOUSTON FOR MORE THAN 35 YEARS, SHARES ADVICE ON QUALITY CUSTOM FRAMING.

ARTICLE MEMORIAL LIFESTYLE STAFF

HOUS T ON ' S F R A M I NG

EXPERTS SERVING THE MEMORIAL AREA FOR OVER 35 YEARS, HANSON’S ART & FRAMING RECENTLY REDESIGNED THEIR SPACE TO ENHANCE THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE. Their new location at 14340 Memorial Drive offers a large, modern gallery filled with expertly curated works from local and nationally recognized artists, as well as museum-worthy antique maps, and artifacts. Their gallery selections include exceptional artifacts like an original and complete Arrowsmith world-atlas, original works from renowned local artist Taft McWhorter, and a wide collection from a host of emerging local artists. Hanson’s expanded its high-quality offerings by adding the gallery to their already notable framing service providing customers with an extensive selection of high-quality framing and advanced art-mounting techniques.

A FRAME IS A FRAME, AND QUALITY DOES NOT MATTER. Hanson’s frames are constructed of real wood imported from around the world, not imitation wood like “MDF” used at most

We sat down with the framing experts at

major retailers. MDF breaks down over time, especially in humid

Hanson’s Art & Framing to find answers to

environments like here in Houston, and could leave your beautiful

commonly asked questions and debunk custom

art-piece inside of a deteriorating frame.

framing myths.

HIGH-QUALITY FRAMING IS TOO EXPENSIVE.

THREE M Y THS ABOUT QUALIT Y CUSTOM FR AMING

This may be the greatest misnomer of all. Large retailers charge huge markups for any non-standard size frames or intricate techniques such as float-mounted, making your pieces really stand

THE BIG-BOX RETAILERS HAVE A

out. So, while very basic framing may appear less expensive, you

LARGER SELECTION OF FRAMES.

will often end up paying more overall for a lower quality product!

This is a huge misconception. The reality is, Hanson’s carries over 800 unique frames. If we somehow can’t manage to find the perfect fit in-store, we will work tirelessly to source the perfect frame. Meanwhile, the big-box stores reduce their selection each year and may only carry around 300 options.

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FEBRUARY

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

6, 7, 13, 14

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MONSTER JAM

SHAWN WAYANS AT IMPROV HOUSTON

HOUSTON BALLET BALL HOME EDITION: HAVING A BALL

ing action and four-wheel excitement.

The Wayans family is filled with

Houston Ballet will present a virtual

Fans will witness a fierce battle for the

talented members, so it's no sur-

soiree that is a throwback to iconic

event championship with gravity-defy-

prise that the second youngest

Ballet Ball moments and provides all

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brother, Shawn, has followed in his

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trucks competing in the Freestyle, the

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icon and comedian in his own

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their smartphones. monsterjam.com

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THE MAN WITH THE FLOWER IN HIS MOUTH Virtual

Independence presents their 7th

In this riveting new play, Jane

Two strangers meet at a train sta-

annual Bejeweled charity fundraiser.

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tion in the middle of the night. At

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epic tale through the eyes of her

first, their concerns seem to be the

and sponsorships benefit TCSI's

mother. Isabelle Arc is a sensible,

petty worries of the everyday, but

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hard-working, God-fearing woman.

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vides treatment for kids aged 12 to 17

Her headstrong daughter, on the

other better, the subject turns to life,

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other hand, communes with Saint

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disorders, addictions and history

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of trauma have adversely impacted

prepares to lead the French army into

Albee’s masterpiece The Zoo Story.

their everyday home, school and

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community environments. tcsi.org

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HOUSTON GRAND OPERA PRESENTS CONCERT OF ARIAS

M-K-T SUNSET MARKET

PETE THE CAT

Virtual

M-K-T in the Houston Heights pres-

Everybody loves Pete, the groovy,

Each year, hundreds of young singers

ents the M-K-T Sunset Market every

guitar playing cool cat. Everyone but

audition for a spot in the world-re-

third Thursday of the month. The

Jimmy, the world’s most organized

nowned HGO Studio young artist

"feel good market" provides bikers,

second grader. But all that changes

training program. The final round

walkers, joggers, and workers with a

when Pete the Cat and Jimmy take

of this rigorous competition is the

selection of pre-made meals, locally

a once-in-a-lifetime road trip. The

annual Concert of Arias. Now in its

sourced produce, artisan goods, and

whole family will love Pete’s hilarious,

33rd year, the show will be a lives-

more. The market also includes fes-

jazzy antics in this toe-tapping musi-

tream. Consider hosting a watch

tivities and live music. themkt.com

cal. Recommended for Pre-K and

party where you will enjoy "front

older. mainstreettheater.com

NRG Stadium

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Main Street Theater

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